John Healey has granted the HMRC new powers to directly access bank accounts to recover outstanding tax debts. This new step allows the agency to take money directly from accounts, intended to improve debt collection. The move comes as part of the 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance the agency's ability to recover tax debts more effectively.
“The move comes as part of the 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance the agency's ability to recover tax debts more effectively,” — Ingrid Thorne, regional editor at Shipwell Stow Media, commented.
Timeline
Nov 4 — John Healey has granted the HMRC new powers to directly access bank accounts to recover outstanding tax debts....
Nov 5 — The move comes as part of the 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance the agency's ability to recover tax debts more ef...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Shipwell Stow Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipwell Stow Media desk and last updated 03:12 UTC.
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